Feta vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between feta and monterey Jack
- Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 36% higher.
- Feta contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than monterey Jack. Feta contains 0.154mg of vitamin B1, while monterey Jack contains 0.015mg.
- Monterey Jack contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Cheese, monterey.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +965.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +436.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.83µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.39mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.079mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 746mg | 25% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 24.48g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 19.066g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 444mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 30.28g | 14% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 600mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.751g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 198µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 373kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 32µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.899g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 14.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (89 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.